Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Senior Project Manager – Transportation (NJDOT) Location: New Jersey

STV is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead major transportation infrastructure projects for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and other public-sector clients. This is a leadership opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer with a proven history of managing complex transportation projects from planning and preliminary engineering through final design, construction, and project closeout. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, maintain responsibility for project performance, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead large, complex transportation infrastructure projects from Preliminary Engineering through Construction Completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, subconsultants, and technical specialists.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of design documents, engineering reports, and project submissions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with NJDOT, NJTA, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project partners.
• Facilitate collaboration among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication on project status, risks, and milestones.
• Support public outreach initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.

Regulatory & Technical Oversight

• Ensure compliance with NJDOT, FHWA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Manage environmental review efforts and coordinate NEPA documentation and approvals.
• Oversee quality management processes and adherence to transportation design standards.
• Provide technical guidance on highway, bridge, structural, traffic, utility, and roadway improvement projects.

Construction Support

• Support construction engineering and inspection activities during project delivery.
• Review shop drawings, construction schedules, and contractor submissions.
• Coordinate Change of Plans and other construction-phase engineering activities.
• Work closely with construction teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey.
• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering and project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing major transportation projects for NJDOT, NJTA, or similar public agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Successful management of a NJDOT project as PM through construction.

Preferred Experience

• Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Transportation Design
  • Highway and roadway design
  • Geometric design
  • Drainage and stormwater systems
  • Traffic engineering and roadway safety
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Pavement design
  • Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT)
  • Right-of-Way (ROW) engineering
  • Utility coordination and relocation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Bridge replacement and rehabilitation
  • Geotechnical and foundation design
  • Retaining walls
  • Structural and substructure design
  • Environmental & Regulatory
  • FHWA and NEPA processes
  • Environmental documentation and agency coordination
  • Construction Engineering
  • Shop drawing reviews
  • Construction schedule reviews
  • Change of Plans development
  • Construction-phase coordination and support

Why Join STV?

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Compensation Range: $160,647.46 - $183,597.09

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.